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    Home » Vegetarian Side Dishes » Moong Dal Makhani

    Moong Dal Makhani

    Published: Mar 10, 2020 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 5 Comments

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    Moong Dal Makhani is a creamy dal made with Whole Moong and very simple to make. While Dal Makhani uses Urad dal, in this version we use Moong dal and the process is much easier to complete.

    We frequently soak the Moong for sprouting and at times even when we have excess sprouted Moong, we do make this version of Sprouted Moong Makhani. This time, when the moong hadn't sprouted, Amma decided to make a Makhani version as my boys are very fond of Dal Makhani too, apart from Paneer Butter Masala.

    We are starting the BM#110 Week 2 and I will be sharing some Dazzling Dals. Some of these were part of my April or the AtoZ series, so I couldn't share some of the pictures in full. However, the dals came out very well!

    This dinner when I had served this dal was also when I had made some Paneer Ghee Roast for the side. The whole combination was so fantastic that kids loved it so much!

    Apart from Dal Makhani being a regular at home, we also make Sprouted Moong Makhani and the version I am sharing today!

    Moong Dal Makhani

    Moong Dal Makhani

    Ingredients Needed:

    1 tbsp Butter
    1 tsp Cooking Oil
    1/4 tsp Garam Masala
    1 cup Whole Moong
    1 cup Onions
    1 tsp Ginger chopped
    1 tsp Garlic chopped
    Salt to taste
    1 cup Tomato Puree
    1 tsp Red Chili Powder
    1/4 cup Cream

    Soak the moong overnight, drain and pressure cook for 1 whistle and keep it aside. You can even parboil in a pan.
    Heat a pan with butter and oil, add the chopped ginger and garlic, saute well.
    Then add finely chopped onions. Cook until the onions turn colour
    Then add the tomato puree along with all the spice powders. Let this get cooked for 5 mins.
    Next, add the boiled moong and simmer for 15 mins.
    Finally, add some water and when the gravy boils, add the cream and remove.
    Drizzle some cream on top after you serve on the plate as well.
    Serve with Pulkas, rotis or naans.

    How to make Moong Dal Makhani

    Moong Dal Makhani
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    Moong Dal Makhani

    Moong Dal Makhani is a creamy dal made with Whole Moong and very simple to make. While Dal Makhani uses Urad dal, in this version we use Moong dal and the process is much easier to complete.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine North Indian
    Keyword Dazzling Dals
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
    Occasion Party, Weekend Special
    By Diet Kid Friendly
    Dish Type Gourmet Dals
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp Butter
    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1 cup Moong Dal
    • 1 cup Onions
    • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
    • 1 tsp Ginger chopped
    • 1 tsp Garlic chopped
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 cup Tomato Puree
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1/4 cup Cream

    Instructions

    • Soak the moong dal overnight, drain and pressure cook for 1 whistle and keep it aside. You can even parboil in a pan.
    • Heat a pan with butter and cooking oil, add the chopped ginger and garlic, saute well.
    • Then, add finely chopped onions. Cook until the onions turn colour.
    • Then, add the tomato puree along with all the spice powders. Let this get cooked for 5 mins.
    • Next, add the boiled moong and simmer for 15 mins.
    • Finally, add some water and when the gravy boils, add the cream and remove.
    • Drizzle some cream on top after you serve on the plate as well.
    • Serve with pulkas, rotis or naans.
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    1. kpartha12 says

      March 10, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      This is what I have been looking for! I am forwarding to my daughter for her quick compliance!
      Happy Holi greetings!!

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    2. Pavani says

      March 16, 2020 at 5:44 am

      That is a yummy way to include whole moong in the diet. I rarely make curries with whole moong and this sounds perfect to serve with both rice and roti.

      Reply
    3. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth says

      March 22, 2020 at 11:32 am

      This moong dal makhani sounds really delicious. I am actually bored of making it our usual style and this one would be a good one to make it differently...

      Reply
    4. Harini Rupanagudi says

      March 28, 2020 at 4:50 am

      Perfect way to use whole moong in our diet.

      Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur says

      April 02, 2020 at 8:34 am

      One of my daughter's favorite dish to go with rotis is whole moong curry. I make it frequently though my husband hates moong / chole curries. 🙂 I am definitely going to try this version for her. Sounds simple and delicious.

      Reply

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